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Ramsgate, UK

Ramsgate is a seaside port town and civil parish in the district of Thanet in eastern Kent, England. It was one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century.

Type CityPopulation 42,027

Why go

  • Seaside town in Kent, England.

History

Ramsgate is a seaside port town and civil parish in the district of Thanet in eastern Kent, England. It was one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century. In 2021 it had a population of 42,027. Ramsgate's main attraction is its coastline, and its main industries are tourism and fishing. The town has one of the largest marinas on the English south coast, and the Port of Ramsgate provided cross-channel ferries for many years.

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.6 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.7 mi from the centre
Outdoor

Restaurants & places to go

Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 16 King Street, Margate, CT9 1DA · hantverk-found.co.uk
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 14 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1LU · posillipo.co.uk
Indoor
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 10 Duke Street, Margate, CT9 1EP · margatemasalagate.co.uk
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1-2 Marine Gardens, Margate, CT9 1UH · topspizza.co.uk
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2AL · storelocator.asda.com
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · askitalian.co.uk
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:30-15:30 Features: takeaway · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · caffenero.com
Indoor
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, kosher, step-free access · Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2FH · kfc.co.uk
Indoor

292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Ramsgate, UK — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ramsgate, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach